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Traverse City Record Eagle December 2, 2012 Daniel E. Wagner BELLAIRE — Daniel E. Wagner, 83, of
Bellaire, died peacefully at home, Friday, Nov. 23, 2012. Traverse City Record Eagle December 2, 2012 Jan Waling MAPLE CITY --- Jan Waling, 67, of
Maple City, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012, at Grand Traverse Pavilions,
surrounded by family. Jan was born in Midland, Dec. 8, 1944, the oldest child of
Buford and Frances Waling.
Traverse City Record Eagle Traverse City Record Eagle December 19, 1999 **note the following obit had an error when it ran. I corrected it 12/19 so it would be correct when it hit the web obits. ROBERT LEE WARNER, 72, of Frankfort, died Friday, Dec. 17, 1999, at Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital Long Term Care. Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Frankfort Chapel of McElduff Funeral Homes. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Gilmore Township Cemetery. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record Eagle December 20, 1999 ROBERT LEE WARNER, 72, of Frankfort, died Friday, Dec. 17, 1999, at Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital/Long Term Care in Frankfort. Visitation will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Frankfort Chapel of McElduff Funeral Homes; funeral services will follow 3 p.m. Burial will be in Gilmore Township Cemetery. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record Eagle December 13, 1999 flag Ellis Gerald Weaver Died December 11, 1999 HONOR - Ellis Gerald Weaver, 78, of Honor, died Saturday at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Born Aug. 31, 1921, in Honor, he was the son of George A. and Anna C. (Madsen) Weaver. A veteran of World War II, Ellis served in the U.S. Army Air Corps from 1942 to 1946. He was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Kenneth C. Evans Post No. 7544 in Beulah and of the Elks Lodge No. 323 in Traverse City. Ellis was with the Homestead Township Fire Department from 1946 to 1982 and was the fire chief from l950 to 1982. Ellis was also one of the founding fathers of ambulance service in Benzie County. Ellis and his brother, George, owned Weaver's IGA in Honor from 1946 to 1984. He served as president of the Honor Chamber of Commerce during the 1960s, was a past chairman of the church board at Honor Congregational Church and was very active in community service. A wonderful husband and a great father, his greatest enjoyment was his grandchildren. He also enjoyed all types of sports, especially basketball. On May 23, 1948, in Frankfort, Ellis married Edna J. Gabrielsen who survives him. Also surviving are two daughters, Carol Am (Rick) Lipp of Holt and Marilee (Wayne) Strom of Honor; his son, Robert (Polly) Weaver of Honor; seven grandchildren; two great-grandsons; and two nieces, Deborah (David) Wells of Warren and Dawn Weaver of Traverse City. Ellis was preceded in death by two brothers, V.M. "Dutch" Weaver and George Weaver, and two nephews, Richard Weaver and George Weaver Jr. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Bennett-Barz Funeral Home in Beulah. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home; the Rev. Thomas Maher will officiate. Interment will be in Gilmore Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Homestead Township Fire Department. Envelopes are available at Bennett-Barz Funeral Home. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz THE DAILY EAGLE TRAVERSE CITY, MI 17 June 1903 Miss Josie Weber of Hannah died Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock of heart disease. Deceased leaves a husband and three children. The funeral will be held from the Catholic church at Hannah at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning. Traverse City Record Eagle December 17, 1999 David Weddle Died December 14, 1999 HILLSDALE - David Weddle, 29, of Hillsdale, died Tuesday in Jackson. Born April 2, 1970, in Pontiac, he was the son of Alan Weddle of Connecticut and Sherry Weddle (Bob Hesselgrave) of Traverse City. David worked in floor covering. He loved spending time with his son and enjoyed the water and riding motorcycles. David was a free spirit who loved life. He will be missed very much. The Lord has taken him home. He is survived by a son, Cory Thomtson of Waterford; his parents; a sister, Tracy (Mike) Smart, his brother, Bryan; a niece, Breanna Weddle; a nephew, Cody Smart - all of Traverse City; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers Willard Bain of Pontiac and Owen Weddle of Pontiac; and grandmother, Angelique Weddle of Florida. There will be a private viewing at 7 p.m. today at Van Horn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the chapel at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to his son, Corey Weddle. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record Eagle December 9, 1999 GEORGE B. WHITEHEAD, 73, of Williamsburg, died Wednesday morning, Dec. 8, 1999, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
Traverse City Record Eagle Traverse City Record Eagle December 19, 1999 Hilda Whiteley Appelhof Died December 17, 1999 FRANKFORT - Hilda Appelhof, 91, a resident of the Maples Medical Care Facility in Frankfort, died Friday. Born Feb. 12, 1908, in Leeds, England, she was the daughter of Harry and Bessie Whiteley. Hilda immigrated to Ferndale with her parents when she was three years old. On Feb. 4, 1930, she married Rev. Gilbert Appelhof, Jr., who was a pastor of St. Lukes Episcopal Church in Ferndale, where Hilda was president of the young people's group. The major parishes in their ministry were St. John's Episcopal Church in Alma and St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Berea, Ohio. During her long active life as the wife of an Episcopal minister, Hilda was noted and loved for serving as a gracious hostess at events known for good food, interesting people and stimulating conversation. A highlight in her life was attending the 58th General Convention of the Episcopal Church in Hawaii in 1955 as a delegate. Hilda provided opportunities for adult education before it was ever a formal means for learning. Two projects spanning a period of several years in Berea included a prayer group in which she taught the women participants how to braid rugs, then arranged for purchasing over 1200 pounds of wool to meet the demand created by the enthusiastic braiders. Her leadership in such group facilitation was recognized by her appointment as worship chairman of the Episcopal Church Women of the Diocese of Ohio in 1961. In another adult education activity, Hilda conducted furniture-refinishing classes in the garage behind the rectory. Upon their retirement, Gil and Hilda moved to their log cabin at Crystal Lake in Beulah. Hilda was active in the Benzonia Garden Club and was once state chair of the Environmental Committee of Federated Garden Clubs of Michigan. Hilda was preceded in death by her husband who died in 1987. She is survived by a daughter, Mary Appelhof of Kalamazoo; and two sons, David (Diane) Appelhof of Minneapolis and Alan (Joanne) Appelhof of Beulah. She is also survived by three grandchildren, Gregory Appelhof, Lee Ann Vincent and Diana Riekse; and six great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Perry Chapel, McElduff Funeral Home in Benzonia. Graveside services for the family will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Benzonia Township Cemetery, where burial will take place. A Celebration of Life memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the First Congregational Church of Benzonia with Rev. Stephen Davidson officiating. Memorials may be directed to the Maples Medical Care Facility in Frankfort. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record Eagle December 20, 1999 JANET WILLIAMSON, 94, of Elk Rapids, died Sunday, Dec. 19, 1999, at Tendercare of Traverse City. Arrangements will be announced by the Elk Rapids Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes. Traverse City Record Eagle December 21, 1999 Janet S. Williamson Died December 19, 1999 ELK RAPIDS - Janet S. Williamson, 94, of Elk Rapids, died Sunday at Tendercare of Traverse City. Born in Scotland, she was the daughter of James and Elizabeth (McNeill) Linton. On Oct. 30, 1970, in Westland, she married Archibold Williamson. Janet came to the United States in the 1930s and in 1943 became a naturalized United States citizen. She was employed as a salesperson at Awrey Bakery in Detroit for 30 years and then as a salesperson for the meat department of Alexander-Horning until her retirement in 1970. A former resident of Westland, she moved to Elk Rapids in 1980. A member of the First Presbyterian Church, Janet was a very devoted child of God who loved and served her Lord. Survivors include a son-in-law, George Jeruzal of Kewadin, special friends, Bea and Joe West of Elk Rapids, and six grandchildren. Janet was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, in 1988. Friends may visit from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Elk Rapids Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes. Funeral services will take place at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home; the Rev. Dr. Dan Herlein will officiate. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery in Elk Rapids. Memorial contributions may be directed to the First Presbyterian Church of Elk Rapids. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record Eagle December 6, 1999 JUEIL M. WINDBIGLER, 87, of Traverse City, died Sunday, Dec. 5, 1999, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. A full obituary will appear in the Tuesday Record-Eagle. Hibbard Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of arrangements. Traverse City Record Eagle December 7, 1999 Jueil M. Windbigler Died December 5, 1999 TRAVERSE CITY - Jueil M. Windbigler, 87, died Sunday at Munson Medical Center. Born May 10, 1912, in Gaylord, she was the daughter of Frank and Florence (Laney) Knapp. A resident of Traverse City, she lived in the area for most of her adult life. Jueil was a member of the Salvation Army. Survivors include her husband, Verlon, and a son, Charles Richard Windbigler - both of Traverse City, five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Jueil was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Shirley, in 1964; two grandchildren, Charles Windbigler in 1987 and Katherine Click in 1994; two brothers, Carl and Leland Knapp; and two sisters, Hannah Tucker and Retha Milligan. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. today at Hibbard Funeral and Cremation Service. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home; the Rev. Keith Huffman will officiate. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery in Long Lake Township. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz Traverse City Record Eagle December 31, 1999 Eleanor Ruth Witucki Died December 30, 1999 WHITE CLOUD - Eleanor Ruth Witucki, 77, of White Cloud, passed away Thursday at her home. Born June 2, 1922, in Grand Rapids, she was the daughter of Edward and Alma (Maas) Beekman. On Oct. 16, 1943, in Grand Rapids, she married Edward Witucki. Edward preceded her in death in 1988. Eleanor has been a resident of the White Cloud area since 1984 and had been a homemaker. She was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in White Cloud and had been active in the Alter Society. She is survived by her daughter, Teryl "Terri" (Joseph) Javian of Traverse City; son, Lindsay "Lindy" (Cheryl) Witucki of Benzonia; three grandchildren, Tobin (Janice) Javian, Antoinette Javian and Kristine Witucki; a sister-in-law, Mary Jane Pizarski and family of Detroit; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Crandell Funeral Homes, Inc. in White Cloud, where a Rosary will be recited at 4 p.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Joseph Catholic Church Alter Society Flower Fund. Contributed by Sharon Compston Baatz Traverse City Record Eagle December 13, 1999 PATRICIA 'PAT' WOLFF, 74, of Traverse City, died Sunday, Dec. 12, 1999, at her home. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday with a time of sharing at 7 p.m. at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Traverse City. A full obituary will appear in Tuesday's Record-Eagle.
Traverse City Record Eagle THE EVENING RECORD TRAVERSE CITY, MI 5 APRIL 1901 AGED PIONEER DEAD Mrs. Catherine Wood Passed Away This Morning Mrs. Catherine Wood, one of the pioneers of Traverse City, died at 10:30 this morning at her home, 245 Washington street, age 76 years. She leaves two grandsons, Charles Weldenhammer, driver of the Adams Express Co. wagon and George McKenzie, clerk in the Boston store. Mrs. Wood was the mother of Mrs. McKenzie, who met a tragic death in Grand Rapids several years ago. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon in the First M. E. church. W. S. Anderson will have charge of the funeral arrangements. THE EVENING RECORD TRAVERSE CITY, MI 9 APRIL 1901 OLD SEA CAPTAIN DEAD Captain E. H. Wood of 502 West Seventh street, died at 12 o'clock today of apoplexy. Mr. Wood was 52? years of age lst June. A wife, five daughters and four sons are left to mourn his death. Of these Miss Rosa Wood, Miss Minnie Wood and Mrs. Mort Ellis reside in the city. Rev. Wright will conduct the funeral services at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon, from the home. The funeral arrangements will be in charge of H. L. Carter. Captain Wood has been a great sailor in his day, traversing almost the entire globe. He was as familiar with the Phillipines as he was with Grand Traverse Bay. He was engaged for years in the eastern trade. For a number of years he has been a resident of this city, working at the trade of painter, he has been unable for months, however, to do any work on account of the increasing weaknesses of age. Traverse City Record Eagle December 4, 1999 Marie Ellen Kerby Wrzesinski Died December 2, 1999 MT. PLEASANT - Marie Ellen Kerby Wrzesinski, former resident of Benzie County, Manistee, and for the past year Mt. Pleasant, died Thursday afternoon at her daughter's residence at the age of 79. Marie was born on Feb. 28, 1920, in Barryton, the daughter of Lawrence A. and Florence E. (Braley) Lassen. She was united in marriage to Edwin W. Kerby on March 15, 1936. Edwin died Oct. 17, 1975. She was then united in marriage to Clarence Wrzesinski in July, 1977, and Clarence passed away in February, 1999. For many years Marie owned and operated Adult Foster Care Homes in the Benzie County area. She was always known to lend a helping hand to others when they may have needed assistance. Marie enjoyed canning, crafts, cooking and sewing. While residing in Benzie County, she attended the Benzie Area Church of Christ. She is survived by sons, Eugene (Beth) Kerby of Beulah, Frederick (Dorothy) Kerby of Benzonia, Wayne Kerby of Mt. Pleasant and a stepson, Thomas (Charlotte) Lewis of Empire; daughter-in-law, Connie Kerby of St. John; seven daughters, Darlene (Bryce) Gray of Honor, Shirley (Marvin) Young of Mt. Pleasant, Barbara (Larry) West of Empire, Maria (Jack) Shippey of St. Johns, Debra (Dennis) Kietzman of Jackson, Cheryl (Kenneth) Carpenter of Jackson, and Kimberly (Scott) Mead of Grand Rapids. Also surviving are two brothers, Loren Bixby of Fruitport and Dewey Lassen of Oklahoma; three sisters, Gladys Brown of Flint, Judy McCummins of Pickford and Althea Bowen of Mt. Pleasant; 48 grandchildren; 72 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a son, Thomas Arner Kerby and three grandchildren. Friends may visit with the family from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Perry Chapel, McElduff Funeral Homes in Benzonia. Services for Marie will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at Benzie Area Church of Christ. Evangelist Robert Bodell will officiate. Burial will take place in the Gilmore Township Cemetery. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a contribution in Marie's memory to either the Hospice of Central Michigan, 401 S. Main Street, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 or the Benzie Area Church of Christ, 2460 Frankfort Hwy., Frankfort, MI 49635. Contributed by Sharon Compton Baatz |